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Overview
Click to OpenImmerse yourself in Ghanaian life by enrolling in courses with local and international students at CIEE’s partner school, University of Ghana – ranked 7th best university in Africa for its focus on humanities, basic and applied sciences, education, and health sciences. Other subject areas include biology, dance, economics, history, music, political science, public health, sociology, and more. Students can take a full course load at University of Ghana or combine courses with CIEE electives including options for internships. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
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Unique Experiences
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Learn about West Africa
outside of the classroom by living with a Ghanaian family or on-campus housing, volunteering, interning, and observing day-to-day life.
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Take classes
at the University of Ghana - ranked 7th best university in Africa - in humanities, basic and applied sciences, education, and health sciences.
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Explore beyond Legon
with field trips and excursions around this equatorial region.
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Legon’s well-educated citizens welcome other international students with open arms to their quiet suburban town, just northeast of the city center in the Accra Metropolis District. The sprawling University of Ghana [152] campus is ranked as the 7th best university in Africa. Students also enjoy access to a large shopping mall and several grocery stores, as well as restaurants and bars. Beyond campus, the equatorial region includes rainforests, wildlife parks, and pristine beaches to explore.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Travel to Cape Coast and Elmina to see slave castles and the starting point of the transatlantic journey.
- Visit the Ashanti region to explore the traditional chieftaincy institution, history, and culture as well as the role women play in the making and unmaking of chiefs among the Ashanti people.
- Experience regional highlights like Aburi Botanical Gardens, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Boti Falls, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Lake Volta, Tafi-Atome monkey sanctuary, and the W.E.B. Dubois Center.
- Get involved on campus by joining a music, theater, or art group, or meeting up with Ghanaian students for soccer, running, swimming, field hockey, or tennis. Basketball and baseball are also getting popular.
- Take advantage of campus lectures, discussions, and receptions.
INTERNSHIPS
Gain important real-world experience and academic credit by pursuing an internship. Opportunities include: shadowing doctors and nurses during ward rounds at the West Africa AIDS Foundation and International Health Care Center; teaching English or math and mentor children at the Future Leaders Underprivileged Care Center; assisting with research and advocacy governance think tanks like the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition and Ghana Integrity Initiative, or working alongside entrepreneurs in various fields of business and social enterprises.
Have a look at some for-credit internship options: [youtube videos]
PROJECTS
Volunteering. Get involved with local Ghanaians through service work. Volunteer at after-school programs such as the Play and Learn Foundation, an orphanage, environmental NGO, educational NGO, or similar organization.
Community Service. Join other CIEE students for a group-service project, like painting, tree planting , cleaning a special needs center, mentoring kids at an orphanage and providing tutorials in basic math and English as well as teaching IT skills, collecting donations, or building a water filtration system.
Community Engagement. Immerse yourself in the Ghanaian culture while giving back to your host community. In the past, students have volunteered at daycare centers, elementary and junior high schools, teaching computer literacy, coaching soccer, and mentoring disadvantaged youth. CIEE Legon also undertakes community service every semester. Past projects have included painting, weeding, cleaning a special needs center, collecting donations of clothing items, and building a water filtering system for a village.
Peer Support. Have the support of a U-Pal – a CIEE-trained University of Ghana student who will help you get settled and connected in Legon socially and academically.
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HOUSING
Homestay. Living with a Ghanaian family is the ultimate way to soak up local language and culture. Expect to use public transportation for a 30- to 40-minute commute to campus from homes in the greater Accra region.
Residence hall. If you choose a University of Ghana dorm stay, you’ll live on campus with a roommate from CIEE, Ghana, or another country. Students share simple double rooms and basic kitchen facilities. Dorms are a short walk from the CIEE Center.
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MEALS
Homestay: Hosts provide breakfast and dinner during the week, and students get lunch on their own. Hosts provide all three meals on weekends. Residence hall: Meals are not included. Students prepare meals in their dorms (facilities are limited) or eat on or off campus. Academic-year students have a three- to four-week break between semesters - they can remain in housing during this break, but must cover all meals and expenses.
Legon, Ghana Where You'll Study
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Getting Around
Students can walk from dorms to classes. Homestay students take public transportation, no more than 30- to 40-minutes to campus.
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request more informationProgram Details
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The program detailsThis program welcomes students from all academic disciplines who want to continue their studies while learning about Ghana, its people, and the predominant language, Twi. Popular areas of study include political science, public health, biochemistry, economics, history, dance, and music.
Students join the University of Ghana www.ug.edu.gh (UG), the oldest, most diverse campus community and largest university in the country. UG welcomes more than 39,000 students from 87 countries besides Ghana and 1,000 faculty members from 22 countries besides Ghana. Programs include agriculture (featuring three research stations), consumer sciences, economics, computer science, engineering, performing arts, law, medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, business, nursing, public health, African studies, international relations, mathematics, journalism and communication, population studies, statistical research, social research, and economic research.
Courses are taught by faculty members from the University of Ghana.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students must be at least sophomores. College-level African studies courses are recommended, but not required.
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Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit, semester: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours
- Course Credits/Contact hours Range of 1-3 semester/1.5-4.5 quarter hours per course; 13 - 48 contact hours
Students are required to take 5 or 6 courses at the University of Ghana, where they have access to a full range of courses. Students may also enroll in the CIEE Intercultural Communication and Leadership Course, Twi language course, Internship or Independent Research course.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Spring 2020 Courses
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- COMM 3301 ACGH: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- INDR 3003 ACGH: Directed Independent Research
- INSH 3003 ACGH: Organizational Internship
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA COURSES
Students should review their academic plan with their academic advisor before departure. Once at the University, students will select their courses. Odd-numbered courses are offered in the fall, and even-numbered courses are offered in the spring.
- Second year courses are numbered from 200-299.
- Third year courses are numbered from 300-399.
- Fourth year courses are numbered from 400-499.
A list of University of Ghana (UG) courses is available on the UG website within the Student Handbook. Not all courses within UG Colleges or Schools are appropriate for program participants. Students are advised that due to possible changes in the courses offered each term, they should be flexible in course selection and not necessarily expect to fulfill specific major requirements of their home institution.
College of Humanities www.cbas.ug.edu.gh
Business School
School of Law
School of Arts
School of Languages
School of Social Sciences
School of Performing Arts
College of Basic and Applied Sciences www.cbas.ug.edu.gh
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
School of Agriculture
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
College of Health Sciences www.cbas.ug.edu.gh
School of Nursing
School of Pharmacy
School of Public Health
College of Education www.cbas.ug.edu.gh
School of Information and Communication Studies
School of Education and Leadership
Fall 2019 Courses
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- COMM 3301 ACGH: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- INDR 3003 ACGH: Directed Independent Research
- INSH 3003 ACGH: Internship
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA COURSES
Students should review their academic plan with their academic advisor before departure. Once at the University, students will select their courses. Odd-numbered courses are offered in the fall, and even-numbered courses are offered in the spring.
- Second year courses are numbered from 200-299.
- Third year courses are numbered from 300-399.
- Fourth year courses are numbered from 400-499.
A list of University of Ghana courses is available on the UG website at https://www.ug.edu.gh/ within the Student Handbook. Not all courses within UG Colleges or Schools are appropriate for program participants. Students are advised that due to possible changes in the courses offered each term, they should be flexible in course selection and not necessarily expect to fulfill specific major requirements of their home institution.
College of Humanities
- Business School
- School of Law
- School of Arts
- School of Languages
- School of Social Sciences
- School of Performing Arts
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Agriculture
- School of Engineering Sciences
- School of Veterinary Medicine
College of Health Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
College of Education
- School of Information and Communication Studies
- School of Education and Leadership
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- One-week orientation – an introduction to Ghanaian culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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| Fall 2019 18 weeks | Jun 1, 2019 | Aug 8, 2019 | Dec 9, 2019 |
$17,450
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $14,133 ** Housing = $2,850 *** Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $0 Total Fees = $17,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,550 †† Local Transportation = $400 Books & Supplies = $250 Visa Fees = $0 Personal expenses = $1,100 Total Estimated Costs = $5,100Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in dormitory; homestay students only need to budget for lunches during the week, estimated at $500 for one semester †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Spring 2020 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 | May 25, 2020 |
$17,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $14,633 ** Housing = $2,850 *** Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $0 Total Fees = $17,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,550 †† Local Transportation = $400 Books & Supplies = $250 Visa Fees = $0 ††† Personal expenses = $1,100 †††† Total Estimated Costs = $5,100Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in dormitory; homestay students only need to budget for lunches during the week, estimated at $500 for one semester †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† NULL †††† NULL |
| Academic year 2019-2020 42 weeks | Jun 1, 2019 | Aug 8, 2019 | May 25, 2020 |
$33,155
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $26,988 ** Housing = $5,700 *** Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $0 Total Fees = $33,155Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $3,600 † International Airfare = $1,550 †† Local Transportation = $800 Books & Supplies = $500 Visa Fees = $170 ††† Personal expenses = $3,100 Expenses during break = $1,800 †††† Total Estimated Costs = $11,520Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** students placed in homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends † for students in dormitory; homestay students only need to budget for lunches during the week, estimated at $500 for one semester †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† non-citizen ID card + visa extension †††† academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Kwasi Gyasi-Gyamerah PhD
Director
Born and raised in Ghana, Kwasi has a PhD from the College of Education of the University of Ghana.
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Janet Boafo
Resident Coordinator
Janet obtained her BA and MA degrees from the University of Ghana.
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Abena Owusua Gyamera
Program Assistant
As Program Assistant, Abena Owusua Gyamera is responsible for housing coordination.
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